Hearty Seasonal Vegetable Soup with Herb Dumplings

Name: Hearty Seasonal Vegetable Soup with Herb Dumplings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium, diced onion; 2, diced carrots; 2 stalks, diced celery; 1 cup, chopped potatoes; 1 cup, chopped green beans; 1 cup, chopped cabbage; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 3 tbsp, cut into small cubes cold butter; 3 tbsp cold water; 1 tsp, chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

A comforting bowl of seasonal vegetables simmered in herb-infused broth, topped with light, fluffy dumplings.

Cuisine: European

Category: Soups

Prep: 25 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium, diced onion
2, diced carrots
2 stalks, diced celery
1 cup, chopped potatoes
1 cup, chopped green beans
1 cup, chopped cabbage
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add potatoes, green beans, and cabbage, stirring for 2 minutes. Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth, add bay leaf, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 3: While soup simmers, make dumplings: Whisk flour, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then stir in cold water and 1 tsp fresh dill until a dough forms.
Step 4: Divide dough into 8 pieces, roll each into a ball, and drop into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 8 minutes. Discard bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve topped with fresh parsley.